FUNDRAISING MOVIE NIGHT IN DENVER!!
Come join us in community as we support Staging Her by watching a wonderful classic, “The Truman Show.” Buy a ticket in advance for $20.
SUNDAY, JULY 27, AT 5PM
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA IN LITTLETON
Scan the QR code above for more information.
THANK YOU TO JIM & BRANDE FOR THEIR DONATIONS IN THE MONTH OF JUNE!
Your generosity toward this project is the reason we are able to provide a life-changing opportunity to a group of hardworking women artists!
Donate TODAY through Venmo!
Candidate Spotlight: Tracy Madi
I am 22 years old from Cirquenciel, LEBANON.
I always loved to do acrobatics, cheerleading, gymnastics but my parents and the country I’m in weren’t supportive at all. I used to try things at home alone because we also didn’t have enough money for me to take classes until I found Cirquenciel, where I started taking classes (aerials, gymnastics, acrobatics…) for free.
And as I was very good at hula-hooping, they started taking me to shows. I was progressing very fast, so I decided to give it my all and become professional. I dedicate my life to my sport. I coach, I train, I coach, I train and that’s it. I manage my time wisely to train, recover, do shows, travel to do shows, give others what I received and live. I am so excited for next chapters.
Board Member Highlight:
Joe Lobeck
Joe Lobeck owns Elemental 5, an acrobatics gym in Salida, Colorado, where he is dedicated to building the next generation of ninjas. His extensive experience in circus arts spans nearly 10 years, including traveling through the Middle East to teach circus skills to displaced youth. Joe has clowned in hospitals in Palestine and entertained children in remote regions of Turkey, Nepal, and Jordan, spreading joy and creativity through movement. He has worked with social circus companies such as CARAVAN and AYCO. Joe has taught circus arts to youth around the world.
Take a sneak peak at our Tour Schedule!
April 30 – A Church – Salida, CO
May 1 – Crested Butte, CO
May 2 – Ouray, CO
May 7–8 – Colorado Springs, CO
May 9 – Denver, CO
May 10 – Fort Collins, CO
May 15 – Aspen, CO
May 16 – Steamboat Springs, CO
May 22 – Walsenburg, CO
May 23 – Alamosa, CO
May 24 – Creede, CO
May 29–30 – Grand Junction, CO
**This is a tentative schedule dependent on confirmed contracts/rental agreements. Schedule will be finalized in the new year.**
WE STILL NEED HELP!
What you can help with right now:
We need help raising
$12,440–$26,040
for VISA and Program Fees, this includes:
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SEVIS I-901 Fee: $1,760 for all 8 candidates
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DS-160 Visa Application: $1,480 for all 8 candidates
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Sponsor Program Fee: $7,600 – $19,600 for all 8 candidates
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Health Insurance (2 months): $800 – $1,600 for all 8 candidates
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Misc. & Processing Fees: $800 – $1,600 for all 8 candidates
We need help with Housing for the Candidates!
We are also looking for housing support in Salida, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs. If you know of or own a hotel, motel, hostel, Airbnb, VRBO, etc., and would be interested in hosting or offering discounted rates, please reach out TODAY!
CONGRATULATIONS
TO MARIETOU & TRACY
They both won first place in their respective divisions at the Aerialympics Nationals!
ANGEL SAYS “HI!” FROM CIRCUS SMIRKUS!!
Another Staging Her candidate, Angel, says “Hi!” from Vermont! Her and Salida’s own Sierra Fae met while working at Circus Smirkus this summer. The world is vast and yet so small all at the same time!We are excited for Angel to join us in Salida in the spring for our project!!
About the Author
Lexee Lobeck
Lexee Lobeck is a classically trained theater artist and lifelong mover with roots in gymnastics, circus, and physical performance. From the stages of Russia to the mountains of Colorado, she now co-owns Elemental 5 gym, where she shares her passion for acrobatics and community-based movement education.